State Government

Over the last decade, state funding for Illinois State University has dropped by more than a third after inflation. And it has declined as a share of the total university budget for more than three decades. That could change if the state legislature passes a measure this spring.

More than 200 historical sites in Illinois have been identified as a part of the Underground Railroad in the state, according to an exploratory task force.

According to new records in a civil case, ex-Illinois Sen. James DeLeo and lobbyist Nancy Kimme shared a clout-heavy company’s profits.

Chicago Sun-Times/WBEZ poll finds a majority of likely Republican voters would support Trump in 2024, and even more believe he should be in office now.

A second Democratic candidate says she's running for state representative in the new 91st District.

House Republicans have put an ethics reform package on the table in Springfield.State Rep. Dan Brady of Normal is a chief co-sponsor. He said the minority…

State Sen. Jason Barickman of Bloomington said the problem of violent rhetoric in American politics spans both parties.The shooter in the recent mass…

Updated 11:55 a.m. | A Bloomington-Normal real estate broker has thrown his hat in the ring once again in the race to unseat Republican state Rep. Dan…

In the 90 days since Gov. JB Pritzker appointed her head of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Colleen Callahan said she’s gained an…

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic governor candidate J.B. Pritzker each reported income of roughly $55 million last year.Rauner and Pritzker…